OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - ST1 ENTRY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED i Applicants must have: Qualifications MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Applicants must: Eligibility Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise ii from, the GMC at intended start date iii Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in the three and a half years preceding the advertised post start date for the round of application, via one of the following methods: Current employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences at time of application, only a valid FPCC (FACD 5.2) or Alternative Certificate of Foundation Competence will be accepted as evidence iv Be eligible to work in the UK Fitness to practise Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Language skills Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council v references Health Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice). pre-employment health screening
Applicants must: Career progression Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training 24 months or less experience vi in Obstetrics and Gynaecology vii (not including Foundation modules) by time of intended start date. Have notified the Training Programme Director of the Specialty Training Programme they are currently training in if applying to continue training in the same specialty in another region viii. Applicants must not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a training programme in this specialty, except if they have received an ARCP outcome 1 or under exceptional circumstances ix Not previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FPCC (FACD 5.2), except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation x Not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCT/CESR in the specialty they are applying for and/or must not currently be eligible for the specialist register for the specialty to which they are applying Application completion ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines. SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED Qualifications As above Formal academic achievement is not a prerequisite for application to Obstetrics and Gynaecology at ST1 level, but relevant achievements will be considered as part of the overall assessment of an application Intercalated degree, BSc, BA, MSc involving time taken out from standard 5 year undergraduate medical curriculum MD or PhD (Note: will only be considered if awarded for defending a thesis. This equates to undertaking 2 to 3 years full time equivalent spent in research with minimal daytime clinical activity), References Clinical skills clinical knowledge & expertise Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient. Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, References
Academic skills Research and audit skills: Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Experience of active involvement in clinical quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course Personal skills Communication skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate. Problem solving and decision making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach. Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all. Managing others and team involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects Capacity to work effectively with others. Organisation and planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.) Vigilance and situational awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Management and leadership skills: Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multisource feedback or other workplace-based assessments Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine. IT skills: Demonstrates information technology skills. Other: Evidence of achievement outside medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour, eg voluntary work Evidence of organisational skills not necessarily in medicine, e.g. grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, etc. References
Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Probity professional integrity Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions., references Commitment to specialty learning and personal development Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, a career in obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK Commitment to personal and professional development Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) Evidence of self-reflective practice. Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty References i When evaluated is indicative, but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process. ii The GMC introduced the licence to practise in 2009. Any doctor wishing to practise in the UK after this date must be both registered with and hold a licence to practise from the GMC at time of appointment. iii Intended start date refers to the date at which the post commences, not (necessarily) the time an offer is accepted. iv Selection refers to a process, not a place. It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application. v Applicants are advised to visit the GMC website which gives details of evidence accepted for registration. vi Any time periods specified in this person specification refer to full-time-equivalent. vii All experience in posts at any level in this specialty count, irrespective of the country the experience is gained viii The Support for Application to another region form, signed by the Training Programme Director of their current Specialty Training Programme confirming satisfactory progress must be submitted to the recruitment office at time of application. ix Exceptional circumstances may be defined as a demonstrated change in circumstances, which can be shown on the ability to train at that time and may include severe personal illness or family caring responsibility incompatible with continuing to train. Applicants will only be considered if they provide a support for reapplication to a specialty training programme form signed by both the Training Programme Director / Head of School and the Postgraduate Dean in the LETB / Deanery that the training took place. No other evidence will be accepted. x Failure to satisfactorily complete an F2 programme once started should normally be addressed by returning to complete it. Extraordinary circumstances may be defined as a demonstrated change in circumstances which can be shown to impact on the ability to train at that time and may include severe
personal illness or family caring responsibility incompatible with continuing to train as a F2 doctor, either through sickness absence, as a LTFT trainee or in a period out of programme.